Monica Wood Receives "Distinguished Service Award" From National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc.

Charlotte, NC (BlackNews.com) - Monica Wood, president and owner of MWPR, Inc. (Monica Wood Public Relations firm), received the 2007 "Distinguished Service Award", given by the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Incorporated – Baltimore City Club. The award Wood received read that she was being honored "in recognition of her entrepreneurial contributions that have parlayed her into a profitable business".

The award was presented during NANBPWC's 66th Annual Founder's Day Luncheon, held June 16th, at the Forum Caterers in Baltimore, Md. Several professionals were also recognized for their achievements and commitment to making a significant impact within the communities they represent. The award categories included: Distinguished Service, Man of the Year, Business, Appreciation, Professional Achievement, Community Service, Scholarship and Sojourner Truth.

Wood shared with the luncheon attendees, "When I took the leap of faith December 2003, first resigning from my corporate job, ending 12 years of working for someone else and then deciding to open my own PR firm, my plans and dreams never included ever being honored or recognized." "Receiving this honor makes me believe that I am indeed doing what God intends for me to do," she continued.

ABOUT MWPR, INC:

MWPR, Inc. (Monica Wood Public Relations) is a full-service minority-owned/operated Public Relations consultancy, offering comprehensive experience in strategic communications, and public and media relations. Providing the capabilities and expertise, of a large full-service firm, with the direct and hands-on attention only a small boutique can deliver, MWPR, Inc. specializes in diversity marketing, community outreach, brand development, and crisis/reputation management. National clients include: Urban Influence Magazine and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. MWPR, Inc. has created a professional networking series, Six Degrees Networking(TM) that strategically connects professionals interested in exposing their brand to intermediaries whose contact and "contacts' contacts" can be their next opportunity for success.

To learn more or to request information, visit www.mwprinc.com or call 704-430-6300.

ABOUT NANBPWC, INC:

The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. was founded in 1935, and emerged as a national non-profit organization in response to the need to promote and protect the interests of women business owners and professionals. The importance of education and economic development through entrepreneurship is emphasized through its national leadership, regional districts and local clubs, provides opportunities for women to increase their leadership skills, learn governance and parliamentary procedures, and enhance their educational awareness of issues impacting the Black community through volunteerism. The NANBPWC, Inc. encourages and supports the growing number of youth and young adults pursuing careers in business today. Their International Affairs Division operates in Africa, the Caribbean and the global community building socio-economic relationships between women.

To learn more visit www.nanbpwc.org.